Journalist Establishes N2m Award for Best Graduating Student at UNN

Journalist Establishes N2m Award for Best Graduating Student at UNN

A distinguished journalist has unveiled a N2 million academic award for the best graduating student at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). The initiative, aimed at promoting academic excellence, will recognize and reward outstanding students in the institution.

Announcing the award, the journalist, whose identity is yet to be disclosed, stated that the prize is a way of giving back to the university and encouraging students to strive for excellence in their academic pursuits. He emphasized that the initiative was inspired by his own experiences as a student and his desire to support the next generation of leaders.

The award, which will be an annual prize, is expected to serve as a motivation for students across various disciplines, pushing them to achieve academic distinction. It will be presented at the university’s convocation ceremony, where the best graduating student will receive the N2 million cash prize along with a certificate of recognition.

UNN’s Vice-Chancellor welcomed the initiative, describing it as a significant boost to academic performance and a commendable act of philanthropy. He urged other alumni and well-meaning individuals to emulate such gestures in supporting education and rewarding academic diligence.

Students have expressed excitement over the announcement, seeing it as an incentive to work harder in their studies. Some described it as a rare opportunity that could ease financial burdens and set a strong foundation for their future endeavors.

The establishment of this award highlights the growing role of private individuals in supporting education and fostering excellence within Nigerian universities.

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